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Patent GB-190311714-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Implement for Cutting Elliptical and Circular Openings in Mounting Boards.
Inventor: WARNE CHARLES WILLIAM
Filed: 1903-05-22
Granted: 1903-07-16
Abstract: 11,714. Warne, C. W. May 22. Cutting-machines for cardboard &c.-Relates to a tool for cutting elliptical and circular openings in mounting-boards. The tool comprises a bar l provided with a handle n and a knife q, which may be adjusted by a nut u screwing upon the fixed screw r and engaging with a notch in the knife. Antifriction rollers x are provided and the bar has holes m. When it is desired to cut elliptical holes, the pins i of dovetailed blocks hare placed through two of the holes m and fixed by nuts j. The blocks run in grooves g arranged at right-angles to one another in the trammel block d, which may be fixed to the bench a by a wedge f passing through a slot e in the stem e of the block. When it is desired to cut circular holes, the block d is replaced by the block y provided with a pin 3 and nut A.
Patent GB-190312509-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Pneumatic Action for Musical Instruments.
Inventor: WRIGHT MORRIS SHELDON
Filed: 1903-06-02
Granted: 1903-07-02
Abstract: 12,509. Wright, M. S. June 2. Automatic instruments.-The parts of a pneumatic action for keyboard instruments are constructed of sheet metal, and are detachable for repairs. Fig. 1 shows a vertical sectional view of the complete action, and Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the important details. The rod x, which actuates the hammer y so as to depress a key z, is moved by a lever w actuated by a flexible metal diaphragm u on a cup-shaped metal motor-pneumatic t, which communicates by means of a tube f and a screwed and flanged connecting-tube g, with an exhausted metal tube b. A flexible diaphragm l, in an air chamber k which is below and connected with the tube g, separates the tube g from pipes 1, 2, 3 leading to the perforated music roll 5. The diaphragm l carries a rod m, which supports valve discs n, o bearing upon seats p, q. The air in the tube b is normally exhausted by a tube e leading to an exhaust-pump, so that the valves n, o fall to their lowest position, thus opening the tube f to the air. When a perforation in the music sheet 5 opens the air passages 3, 2, 1 to the atmosphere, the pressure lifts the valves n, o by means of the diaphragm l, so allowing air to flow from the motor-pneumatic t through the tube f to the exhausted tube b, and thus actuating the rod x by means of the diaphragm u, which rises. When the music sheet again closes the air passages, air escapes through the vent hole 9 into the chamber 8, which communicates with the uppermost metal box b so as to maintain a partial vacuum therein.
Patent GB-190313560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Methods and Means for Treating Sewage.
Inventor: HEWES JOHN
Filed: 1903-06-17
Granted: 1904-06-02
Abstract: 13,560. Hewes, J. June 17. Sewage, treating ; precipitating; calcining ; manures.-Sewage is pumped from the pump e into the tank o, whence it is run off through valves c alternately to inclined settling-tanks a. The liquid passes over weirs j, k and through the tank i, in which it is mixed with Crich lime and soot as precipitant. The sludge is drawn off through doors g to drying-sheds f and incinerated in retorts, preferably arranged as described in Specification No, 5153, A.D. 1885. The ashes may be mixed with the ammoniacal water from the tank i and used as manure, or with lime to form a precipitant for sewage.
Patent GB-190316653-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Soldering Armature Leads to Commutator Bars.
Inventor: WIRTH JOHN ALEXANDER
Filed: 1903-07-29
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 16,653. Wirth, J. A., and Beech, J. Oct. 22, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Soldering.-Relates to apparatus for soldering the armature leads of dymamos, motors, rotary transformers, &c. to the necks of the commutator bars. The assembled armature 14, commutator 12, and shaft 13 are supported for the soldering opera-, tion by a double shell 1, 2, the upper edge 4 of which forms a trough 5 having an opening 19 at one end to a reservoir 18 of molten solder 17. The inner wall of the shell is inclined at the top to support two rings 9, 10, which carry the commutator 12 &c. The inner ring 10 is split to be capable of slight spring adjustment, the opening being closed by a curved tongue fitting into slots in the separated ends. The necks 11 of the commutator bars 12 rest on a ridge on the ring 10. The trough 5 is heated by an annular gas burner 7 between the shells 1, 2 and the reservoir 18 by a burner 21. The solder is forced into the trough by means of a weight 22, heated internally by a gas burner 29, if desired, which is lowered into the reservoir 18 by means of a handlever 23 provided with supporting rack-bars 27 and a pawl 26. The parts to be united are tinned before they are aasembled as shown in Fig. 1, and non-metailic wedges with or without an asbestos &c. ring are inserted between parts not to be united to prevent access of the solder to them. The necks 11 are first hested by means of the burner 7, and the solder is then run into the trough, in which it remains as long as is necessary to complete the soldering operation.
Patent GB-190318749-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas and the like.
Inventor: PARDO ISAAC
Filed: 1903-08-31
Granted: 1903-11-12
Abstract: 18,749. Pardo, I. Aug. 31. Umbrella sticks; umbrellas adapted as tents. An umbrella a, Fig. 1, has a ring f connected to the upper part c, by means of which it can be hung from a tree, nail, &c. A curtain b for keeping off mosquitoes &c., is attached to the umbrella forming a tent. The stick is formed of two parts c, d connected by a joint e, Fig. 10. These parts can be turned about the joint e when the socket q, to which are pivoted the ribs r, is above or below the joint e. The part d of the stick is lengthened by means of a rod g fitted to it by means of an outwardly-threaded socket p, and a collar o, Fig. 4 ; or the parts d, g may be connected by an ordinary screw joint, by means of a clamp, or they may be telescopic. The rod g is provided with a point for fixing it in the ground. When not in use the point is covered by a cap, and the rod g may the be used as a walking-stick.
Patent GB-190323861-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Alloy
Filed: 1903-11-03
Granted: 1904-11-03
Abstract: 23,861. Soc. Anon. La NÚo-MÞtallurgie. Nov. 6, A.D. 1902, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Chrome, nickel, and silicon steel.-An iron-nickelchromium alloy, melted and refined by any known process and manufactured in an electric furnace, contains only 0À3 to 0À8 per cent. of carbon, 0À15 to 0À3 per cent. of silicon, 0À04 to 0À06 per cent. of sulphur, and 0À01 to 0À015 per cent. of phosphorus. The iron in it generally varies from 16 to 38 per cent, the nickel from 5 to 60 per cent., and the chromium from 24 to 57 per cent. This alloy, being readily dissolved in irons and steels by fusion, is used in the manufacture of cast iron and of steels in general.
Patent GB-190325059-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drying Apparatus.
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1903-11-17
Granted: 1904-01-21
Abstract: 25,059. Haddan, H. J., [Edson Reduction Machinery Co.]. Nov. 17. Drying -apparatus. -A steamjacketed drying-cylinder is made up of a number of flanged sections a arranged between two heads band bolted together. Each section has an inner cylindrical cast-iron shell c with a longitudinal flange at each side to which flanges on plate metal semicylindrical pieces f are riveted. The steam chambers n communicate with one another through openings r, p in the flanges, and have inlets and outlets v. Feeding and discharge openings ware provided, and the heads b carry stuffing-boxes G for the passage of the shaft K carrying the stirrer arms L.
Patent GB-190402162-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus to Facilitate the Counting of Wefts and Warps in Woven Fabrics.
Inventor: SADLER WILLIAM FREDERICK
Filed: 1904-01-28
Granted: 1904-12-31
Abstract: 2162. Sadler, W. F. Jan. 28. Testing.-Means for facilitating the counting of the warps and wefts of woven fabrics comprise a sheet-metal or other box a, which is open at the top and is provided round three sides of the opening with channels b into which is inserted a plate, of opal glass, mica, or other translucent material, secured by a turn-button d. An incandescent electric lamp f is secured in a holder e fitted at one end of the box, and electricity may be supplied from the mains, or from a primary battery or an accumulator, which may be carried within the box. The box is provided with india-rubber or other feet j, and with holes k to permit air circulation through the box, to cool it. For this purpose, also, the box may have corrugated sides to provide a larger surface for dissipating the heat, or it may have an inner or outer casing of wood &c. The box may be introduced between folds of fabric, or a layer of fabric m may be laid on the plate c, so that it may be inspected by means of the counting- glass n. The box may be provided with a heatinsulating handle, or with a. heat insulator between the box and the handle, or between the box and the lamp holder. The bottom of the box may be omitted, or an open wirework or other frame may be used instead of the box.
Patent GB-190404192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protecting Sleeves for Propeller Shafts
Filed: 1904-02-19
Granted: 1904-11-10
Abstract: 4192. Cedervall & S÷ner, F. R. April 20, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Propeller shafts, preventiny corrosion of.-Relates to an extensible sleeve, of the kind described in Specification No. 9854, A.D. 1887, which is fitted between the propeller boss and the bushing in the sternpost, to prevent corrosion of the shaft. The part 1 of the sleeve, which is adapted to be secured to the propeller boss and is pressed apart from the annular piece 2 by springs 13, may be lengthened by rotating the piece 7, which has longitudinal slots 8 to engage with pins 9. The piece 5 is thus rotated relatively to the piece 4, on which is it screwed. Packing 6, 10 prevents the entry of water. Another means for adjusting the parts 4, 5 in relation to each other consists in screwing the piece 7 on the piece 4, and so connecting the piece 5 that it may rotate relatively to the piece 7 and may slide longitudinally relatively to the piece 4. Both the parts 1, 2 may be made in several pieces adjustable longitudinally relatively to each other.
Patent GB-190407219-A (GB)
Title: Field Carriage for Ordnance
Inventor: BEHR BURKARD
Filed: 1904-03-25
Granted: 1905-03-25
Abstract: 7219. Behr, B. March 25. Field carriages.-To avoid undue strain on the axle, the cheeks b of the carriage, Figs. 1 and 2, are slotted at b<1> to receive the flat portions a<3> of the axle a, and springs l are interposed between the forward edges of the slots and the axle. The rods p adjustable in length by means of screwed sleeves o connect the ends of the axle with slotted lugs n on the carriage, so that the stresses shall be distributed over the length of the axle, which is enlarged at its centre a' to pass round the gun h and cradle i. To permit a small training motion, the trunnions i<2> may be mounted in curved blocks k, Fig. 5, work. ing in similar slots in the cheeks b of the carriages.
Patent GB-190407296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Collapsable Motor Vehicle Framework
Inventor: HALL ALFRED EDWARD
Filed: 1904-03-26
Granted: 1905-01-26
Abstract: 7296. Hall, A. E., and Wellborne, H. de M. March 26. Collapsable, folding, and like tricycles; motor cycles. -A collapsable frame for tri-cars consists of a rectangular r framework formed of bars A in the forward part, to which, and also to brackets B<4> on the rearaxle, links B are jointed. The other ends of these links are pivoted to the outer members C. Strengthening - links D are attached to either end of the frame A by hinge and swivel joints, and to the bar C by a locking-device B<3>. The seat H, which may be collapsable, is connected to the springs J by removable bolts or other means so as easily to be lifted off that portion of the framework on which it is supported. The seat and the nut G<3> normally holding the links E, G<2> of the steering-mechanism in position being removed, and the locking-devices B<3> unfastened, the parts are free to take up the position shown by the dotted lines in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190411666-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Embroidery Stitches and to Mechanism for Producing the same.
Inventor: COURTEIX FERNAND ADRIEN GUSTAV
Filed: 1904-05-20
Granted: 1904-08-18
Abstract: 11,666. Courteix, F. A. G. May 23, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Tufting-machines; embroidery machines ; needles ; needle-holders.-Fig. 4 shows a front view of an embroidering - machine which forms a stitch resembling a "satin stitch." The needle, which is fluted and provided with a slightly hollowed and polished portion c, Fig. 3, is carried in the lower end a<2> of a needle-bar i, which is provided with a flexible part k, so that the needle may be guided by hand over the surface of the work. This needle-bar passes through guides l, l<1>, and receives both a reciprocating and a partial-rotating motion. The former is communicated to it from a pivoted lever e, connecting-rod g<1>, and cam-plate g by a rod h, which is jointed to the needle-bar at j in such a way as not to interfere with the rotating motion. This latter is caused partly by the engagement of a roller p on the needle-bar with helical surfaces o, o<1>, v, v<1>, and guides m, m<1>, n, and partly by a spring-controlled finger s<1> and a cam s carried by the axis of a wheel t which gears with the cam-plate g. As soon as the needle enters the work, the roller p bears against the surface o, and causes the needle to turn through rather less than 90‹, the needle meanwhile having reached the bottom of its stroke. Just as it is about to ascend, the cam s causes the finger s<1> to rotate slightly the guide l so that, as the needle rises, the roller p bears against the left side of the guide n, which is returned to its original position by the cam s so as to complete the full quarter revolution of the needle-bar i. The roller p then encounters another helical surface v which causes the needlebar i to turn through a second quarter revolution, so that, on its next stroke, the roller p successively bears against the guide m<1>, the incline o, the right side of the guide n, and an incline v<1>. The needle, at each stroke, passes and re-passes through the same place in the work, leaving on the reverse side a loop of thread as shown in Fig. 3, the halfturn given to the needle preventing the stitch from becoming destroyed. If, instead of juxtaposed stitches, it is intended to make them in a line, the incline o and guide m<1> are dispensed with. Governing needle thread.-The thread q passes from a bobbin to the needle a through tubes r, r', the former of which is carried by a universal joint to allow it to follow the movements of the flexible portion k. The thread is drawn from the bobbin, as the needle rises out of the work, by tongs x at the end of the lever e. When the needle is finishing its downward stroke, these tongs engage a fork y, which holds the tongs closed until the needle has risen through a distance which is regulated by a nut, when the tongs are released.
Patent GB-190413754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Saddle Trees or Frames.
Inventor: MILLS BENJAMIN JOSEPH BARNARD
Filed: 1904-06-17
Granted: 1905-04-20
Abstract: 13,754. Mills, B. J. B., [Maschinen & Dampfkesselfabrik "Guilleaume Werke" Ges.]. June 17. Saddles.-The saddletree is made of flexible sheet steel which adjusts itself to fit the horse's back. The saddle-tree consists of two side-plates c, d connected by the pommel and cantle plates a, b. The pommel is strengthened by the curved steel plates e, riveted to it, which prevent the pommel from coming into contact with the backbone. The opening between the side-plates may be covered with pigskin f.
Patent GB-190417880-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Explosive Compositions.
Inventor: BOYD HAROLD
Filed: 1904-08-17
Granted: 1905-08-17
Abstract: 17,880. Boyd, H. Aug. 17. Explosives.-A sodium-nitrate explosive is rendered dampproof by mixing the nitrate with powd-red resin and naphthalene, and sprinkling the mixture during the milling process with petroleum or other suitable hydrocarbon to render the mixture pasty. Petroleum shale and sulphur are added and the mixture re-milled ; other substances may be added according to the nature of the explosive required. Cannel coal or charcoal may be used instead of naphthalene. The following are stated to be suitable proportions of the ingredients :-sodium nitrate, 35 per cent. resin, 10 per cent. ; naphthalene, 10 per cent. ; petroleum shale, 15 per cent. ; sulphur, 10 per cent. ; other ingredients 20 per cent.
Patent GB-190418406-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Music Stools.
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 18,406. Stone & Son, H., and Narborough, S. E. Aug. 25. Seats and stoots.-A box-seated music stool is provided with a tray C pivoted at G to the frame of the stool in such a position that, on opening the lid B of the stool, the back E of the tray swings down on to stops J. The front of the tray is open, and a strip F is provided at the back to retain the contents.
Patent GB-190418922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Mixing or Circulating Materials in a Liquid or Semi Liquid State
Filed: 1904-09-01
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 18,922. Komata Reefs Gold Mining Co., [Brown, F. C.]. Sept. 1. Agitating liquids by air jets; mixing liquids, ores, &c.- In apparatus for mixing powdered ores &c. wit h liquids, which may be used, for example, in the cyanide process of gold extraction, the liquid &c. is caused to circulate by means of a current of air. Fig. 2 shows a section through the lower part of the apparatus. The cylindrical vessel A is provided with a conical lower portion A<1>, and contains an open-ended pipe B which does not reach to the top of the vessel. Liquid is introduced through the pipe C to the ring G and jets G<1>, and through the pipe D to the pipe B. Air, forced through the pipe F, causes the liquid and powdered ore &c. to flow up the pipe B, whence it escapes at the top and returns outside the pipe to the bottom again. A discharge pipe E and removable cap A<2> are provided.
Patent GB-190419922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Separating Oil from Steam.
Inventor: KRAUSE EDUARD
Filed: 1904-09-15
Granted: 1904-10-27
Abstract: 19,922. Krause, E. Sept. 15. Exhaust, freeing from grease.-In apparatus of the type shown, the separation of the oil is facilitated by placing wire gauze, perforated sheet-metal, or the like z on one side of the currugated plate w. The corrugations, which may be arranged obliquely, can be replaced by ribs, bars, &c.
Patent GB-190421028-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electrical Measuring Instruments.
Inventor: ELPHINSTONE GEORGE KEITH BULLE
Filed: 1904-09-30
Granted: 1905-08-03
Abstract: 21,028. Elphinstone, G. K. B., and Fast, H. F. Sept. 30. Current meters of the moving - coil type. Small plates b, preferably of aluminium, and provided with tubular screwthreaded bosses b<1>, are cemented on the ends of the coil, and the pivot pins c' are either fixed in or form part of plugs, which screw into the bosses and clamp other small plates d. Of these latter, the upper is formed as shown in Fig. 6, the four rectangular arms being bent down to carry three balance-weight arms d<7> and the pointer. The slotted arm d<5> is bent upwards to clamp the end of the controlling and current-conveying spring e, and to the arm d<6> one end of the wire of the coil is attached. The lower plate is formed with two arms only, one for the attachment of the wire and the other to clamp the spring. The balance weights are formed of helical springs in which screw threads are tapped, thus forming spring nuts.
Patent GB-190421267-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Indicating the Deflation of Pneumatic Tyres, Produced by Puncture or otherwise.
Inventor: BAZELEY SARAH ELLEN
Filed: 1904-10-04
Granted: 1905-10-04
Abstract: 21,267. Bazeley; S. E. Oct. 4. Tyres, pneumatic, detecting punctures &c. in. In an apparatus for indicating the deflation of a pneumatic tyre, a wheel F, normally clear of the road, is mounted in the lower end of an arm E adapted to slide within the tubular member G to contact with the terminal of a wire 0 by which an electric or other signal may be operated when the tyre is deflated. The tube G, which is adjusted by means of a clip D, is pivoted at B to a screw A secured to the vehicle.
Patent GB-190422703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Operating Tramway and Railway Points, Switches, & Signals.
Inventor: LEWIS EDWARD THOMAS
Filed: 1904-10-21
Granted: 1904-11-24
Abstract: 22,703. Lewis, E. T. Oct. 21. Semaphore &c. signals. -Consists of means for operating railway and tramway points, switches, and signals from the car or vehicle. The coils of two solenoids A, arranged near the signal &c., are connected at one end to earth and at the other to two insulated contacts H carried near the overhead conductor. Brushes J on the car engage the contacts H, and, by connecting one brush or the other with the conductor, one or the other solenoid is energized on the passage of the car, and thus through a rock-arm operates the signal &c. in the desired direction. The solenoids A and their rockarm &c. are mounted in a water-tight box through which the rock-shaft passes by means of a stuffing-box.
Patent GB-190422949-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weighing Scales
Inventor: TRINER JAMES MARTIN
Filed: 1904-10-25
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 22,949. Triner, J. M. Oct. 25. Spring apparatus; adjusting; casings; indicating and registering mechanism; platforms; scale-pans. -The spring 50 is connected at its upper end by a pin 51 to flanges 44<a> on a cross-bar 44 and at its lower end to a transferring-lever 14, 15 through the medium of a pin 31 and yoke 55, 57, forming a swivel connection to take up any tipping motion of the platform or pan 17. These parts may be adjusted by operating the screw 53 and nut 52 by turning the wheel 56, reached through a hand-hole. The end 14 of the transferring lever is connected to an inclined rack 13 engaging a broad pinion 7, journalled at one end in an inclined dial 4 and at the other supported by a pin 9. A curved slide 18 is formed in the rack and, when the latter is operated by the motion of the lever 14, the slide, bearing against the bar 10, forces the rack outwards in the direction of the axis of the pinion so that it always remains parallel to the inclined dial. A weight 26 attached to the rack keeps the slide against its bearing. The platform is supported on stems 36, passing through sockets 35, which are stamped out of sheet metal and are attached to extensions on the standard 33, which supports the transferring-lever 15. The extensions have side flanges supporting pivots carrying a plate 41 which is pivoted also at 40 and is arranged parallel to the lever 15 to keep the standard and platform in position as they rise and fall.
Patent GB-190505834-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Windings of Field Magnets of Dynamo-Electric Machines.
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 5834. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens- Schuckertwerke Ges.]. March 20. Field magnets.-The field-magnet windings of dynamo-electric machines, particularly those in which the field magnets revolve, are made of flat copper elements of U or angular form, which can be slipped into position and joined together without removal of the pole-shoes or other projections on the field-magnet limbs. Each convolution, which is wound with its flat surface at rightangles to the axis of the limb, consists of two U-shaped elements a, b, Fig. 1, provided with overlapping parts c, d, reduced to half the thickness of the winding and connected together by soldering, or the parts c, d may be simply pressed together with or without a thin strip of tin or other soft metal between them. In a modification, Fig. 3, each element is built up of two L or angular shaped strips connected together by any suitable means. Each element may be provided with projections f and recesses g.